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*** BEA Announcement: Changes to August 22 release, "Activities of U.S. Multinational Enterprises, 2023 ***

 

US Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis

BEA Announcement: Changes to the Activities of U.S. MNEs News Release and Related Data Tables 

 

SUITLAND, Md. – The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ ongoing modernization and streamlining of news release packages will include changes in the presentation of tables in the August 22 release, "Activities of U.S. Multinational Enterprises, 2023."

Data previously published as tables within the annual news release on the activities of U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) will continue to be updated and available simultaneously with the release in BEA’s online Interactive Data

However, tables will no longer be included in the body of the news release.

This will reduce duplication, increase efficiency, and point data users directly to our most complete and flexible data tables, via links in the release. These customizable tables include full time series and can be downloaded as PDFs, in Excel, or in CSV format.

Additionally, some data tables previously produced alongside the news release will be discontinued on August 22. BEA is discontinuing annual statistics on foreign affiliates with 50 percent or less U.S. ownership. BEA plans to publish these statistics in benchmark publications, (occurring every five years), beginning in 2027. BEA will also discontinue two tables that provide supplemental industry statistics.

The activities of U.S. MNEs tables to be discontinued are currently available in the Interactive Data and via the Comprehensive Data page.

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Activities of U.S. Multinational Enterprises, 2022

Worldwide employment by U.S. multinational enterprises increased 2.2 percent to 44.3 million workers in 2022 (preliminary) from 43.3 million workers in 2021 (revised), according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on the operations and finances of U.S. parent companies and their foreign affiliates.

  • Current Release: August 23, 2024
  • Next Release: August 22, 2025

What are Activities of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)?

BEA's statistics on the worldwide activities of U.S. multinational enterprises offer details on the finances and operations of U.S. multinational enterprises, including their employment and compensation, sales, value added, capital expenditures, trade in goods, and expenditures for research and development.

Learn More

Contact Personnel

  • Technical
    Mark Goddard
  • Media
    Thomas Dail
Thomas.Dail@bea.gov
 Selected annual data tables on the activities of U.S. multinational enterprises will be discontinued or impacted on August 22, 2025, beginning with the 2023 preliminary data. Discontinued tables will be archived.
 Selected annual detail tables on U.S. direct investment abroad and foreign direct investment in the United States were discontinued July 22, 2025. Discontinued tables have been archived.

 Data tables on sales, net income, and balance sheets of new foreign direct investment in the United States were discontinued July 11, 2025. Discontinued tables have been archived.

July 22, 2025 Balance of payments and direct investment position data for U.S. direct investment abroad and foreign direct investment in the United States have been updated to reflect revised estimates for 2022-2023 and preliminary estimates for 2024.

July 11, 2025Data on new foreign direct investment in the United States has been updated to reflect revised data for 2023 and preliminary data for 2024.

November 15, 2024Data on the activities of U.S. affiliates of foreign MNEs have been updated to reflect revised estimates for 2021 and preliminary estimates for 2022.

August 23, 2024 Data on the activities of foreign affiliates of U.S. MNEs and U.S. parent companies have been updated to reflect revised estimates for 2021 and preliminary estimates for 2022.

Previous Updates


BEA has adopted the use of standard international terminology in BEA's international economic accounts by replacing the term "multinational companies" with "multinational enterprises" and the term "financial and operating (F&O)" statistics with "activities of multinational enterprises (AMNE)." This change in terminology reflects BEA's effort to conform more closely with international guidelines and does not affect the actual statistics produced.

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Donald Trump’s Tariff Dealmaker-in-Chief 

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TV :: ‘South Park’ Takes on Trump in Season 27 Premiere as Creators Ink $1.5 Billion Deal

The premiere of the 27th season of the enduring animated series, known to cannonball into the pool of politics and pop culture and leave no party or person safe from its scathing satire, comes just as Paramount Global and creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s company, Park County, reached a new licensing deal. Their agreement allows South Park’s new season to debut as scheduled and for a run of 50 new episodes over five years, which will all debut on Paramount-owned Comedy Central.

The long-running satire returns after a nearly 2.5-year hiatus and as a battle over its future has just concluded.
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In a promo clip for the episode, the return of a series favorite is touted in voiceover and PC Principal is introducing fellow series regular, Jesus Christ. The clip featured Cartman saying, “The government can’t cancel the show, I mean, what show are they going to cancel next?”

The episode follows Trump as he finds himself in crisis, as his South Park supporters turn on him over Jesus entering the education system. After shimmying through a White House lawn party, the president finds himself on a call with Randy Marsh (Stan’s dad). The call ends with Trump threatening to sue the people of South Park for $5 billion.. .

NOT WITHOUT CONTROVERSY

The companies added an expansive new streaming partnership (via their joint venture South Park Digital Studios), which will bring the South Park library to Paramount+ in the U.S., where it will remain in the HBO Max library for now, and globally. New episodes will also stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. the day after airing on Comedy Central. The deal was said to be valued at $1.5 billion. 

The deal comes after a behind-the-scenes legal dispute between Park County, Paramount Global and Skydance, which is set to assume control of Paramount in the coming weeks. “This merger is a shitshow and it’s fucking up South Park. We are at the studio working on new episodes, and we hope the fans get to see them somehow,” Parker and Stone wrote in a social media post on July 2, after Comedy Central announced that the season 27 premiere had been pushed by a few weeks.

Stone however said earlier today that he, Parker and their team are grateful and thanked Paramount co-CEO and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Chris McCarthy and COO Keyes Hill-Edgar for years of great partnership.

“We are grateful for this opportunity and deeply honored by the trust placed in us. This is about more than a contract — it’s about our commitment to this organization, our teammates, and our fans. We’re focused on building something special and doing whatever it takes to bring championships to this city.”
 


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Tesla Diner & Supercharger in Hollywood, LA Open 24/7, starting now

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Tesla’s First Diner Reimagines the Roadside Pit Stop

Featuring 80 Superchargers, rooftop views and two massive LED screens for movie nights.

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Summary

  • Tesla launched the Tesla Diner in Hollywood: a 24/7 Supercharging station, diner and drive-in
  • It features 80 V4 Supercharger stalls, solar canopies, and two 20-meter megascreens
  • Orders can be placed via Tesla vehicle touchscreen

Tesla has officially opened its first-ever diner and drive-in experience in West Hollywood, offering a unique blend of charging infrastructure, entertainment and dining under one retro-futuristic roof. Located along the historic Route 66, the Tesla Diner boasts a sleek two-story structure with over 250 seats and 80 V4 Supercharger stalls, making it the largest urban Supercharging station in the world.

Designed by Stantec, the 9,300-square-foot structure embodies a retro yet futuristic aesthetic. The building’s design draws inspiration from mid-century Americana, with curved metallic surfaces, neon accents and expansive glass panels that evoke a stylized vision of the future. Inside, the diner operates 24/7 and includes a rooftop “Skypad” terrace that overlooks the city and two massive 20-meter LED megascreens. Guests can dine indoors or order directly from their Tesla vehicle’s touchscreen, with food delivered to the driver’s side window. The menu, curated by chef Eric Greenspan, offers classic diner fare with a Tesla twist — smash burgers, hot dogs, chicken and waffles, as well as hand-spun milkshakes, are all served in Cybertruck-inspired packaging.

Beyond food and charging, the Tesla Diner also offers exclusive merchandise, including a Tesla Bot action figure, diner-themed apparel and branded sweets. Solar canopies shade the west charging lot, contributing to an estimated annual reduction of 12 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions. With its layered functionality and bold design, the Tesla Diner reimagines the roadside pit stop as a destination for both EV drivers and curious visitors alike.

Tesla Diner
7001 Santa Monica Blvd,
West Hollywood, CA 90038, USA

Tesla Diner opens in Hollywood, California